OCCULT
ADJECTIVES
► CRYPTIC secret, concealed, occult, mystical → a1638
► CURIOUS recondite, occult → c1384 obs.
► MYSTICAL of a person: mysterious in behaviour, obscure in speech; versed or initiated in occult or esoteric knowledge → 1604 obs.
► SIBYLLINE oracular, occult, mysterious → 1817
► TALISMANIC magical, occult, potent → 1678
► TALISMANICAL magical, occult, potent → 1650
► TALISMANTIC magical, occult, potent → 1814
NOUNS
► CUNNING a branch of knowledge or of skilled work; a science or art, a craft; in early times: occult art, magic → 1340 obs.
► HIDDEN HAND a secret or occult influence, esp. of a malignant character
► PYTHONISM communication with or possession by a spirit; occult power derived from this; divination → 1654
NOUNS – PERSON
► CABBALIST one skilled in mystic arts or learning; an occultist→ a1592
► MAN OF CRAFT a person with supernatural or occult skill or power → 1389 obs.
► MYSTERY MAN a man versed in mysteries or occult knowledge; a North American Indian medicine man → 1841
VERBS
► APPORT to produce or transport by supposedly occult means → M20
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